| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $46.75 | 3.232% | $48.261 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 5.240% | $16.1017 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.80 | 3.695% | $210.2935 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.78 | 13.533% | $230.2222 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.49 | 11.720% | $178.1822 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.90 | 8.332% | $159.1397 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.30 | 6.842% | $247.1255 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.32 | $1,089.3258 | $1,089.32 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.30 | |